Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are reportedly planning to give fans a glimpse into their family life with a new reality show. However, they have been cautioned that this move could potentially risk their pristine public image.
The duo, who have become household names due to their successful television careers, have a blended family of six children. They are parents to one year old Belle, Rose, two, and Rex, four. Additionally, Joe, 42, is the stepfather to Stacey’s older sons Leighton, 12, and Zachary, 16, and also has a son, Harry, 16, from a previous relationship.
As they gear up to welcome viewers into their home, known as Pickle Cottage, an expert warns of potential pitfalls. Lynn Carratt of Pressbox PR told OK! that opening up your home to the world can be risky for any family, reports OK!.
She explained that having a camera crew documenting every moment can be stressful and puts you under public scrutiny.
Reports suggest that Stacey, 34, and Joe will showcase the ‘highs and lows of family life with a large brood’ in their £1.2M Essex home, affectionately named Pickle Cottage.
“Stacey and Joe are such homebodies and love nothing more than spending time with their children,” a source spilled to OK!
“The series is set to be a huge hit, given the chaos that comes with a big family. Stacey and Joe will also not hold back when it comes to showing the highs and lows of family life. Fans can expect to see an unfiltered version of a busy household.”
And while the couple may be eager to share the nitty-gritty of their family dynamics, PR guru Lynn warns that not all feedback might be positive. She cautions: “In today’s age of social media, people are quick to judge and make a comment online that can go far and wide. While Joe appears laid-back, sharing intimate details of their marriage could add a lot of pressure on the couple, who already have the stress of raising a young family.”
Lovebirds Stacey and Joe, who started their romance in 2016, exchanged vows at their picturesque home in 2022. The duo frequently post life updates on social media, where they don’t shy away from being candid, often featuring their kids.
Stacey, who is known for hosting popular shows such as BBC’s Sort Your Life Out and juggling a hectic work schedule, has previously admitted that she finds it difficult to carve out quality time with Joe at home. This suggests that a show filmed in their own home could provide the couple with some much-needed together time.
Many celebrities have ventured into reality TV before Stacey and Joe, and it has proven to be a successful move for many.
“Over the years, these shows have been a platform for many to connect with the audience and further their careers,” Lynn explains. “The original family fly-on-the-wall show was ‘The Osbournes’ back in 2002 and viewers couldn’t get enough of them, making them a hit worldwide, particularly Sharon.”
“Similarly, Katie Price and Peter Andre’s reality show was a success in 2004. More recently, shows like The Family Diaries have been successful for individuals like Billie and Greg Shepard and Fern McCann’s Me and My Family. It’s clear that these shows have contributed to their success in various ways, including career opportunities and public perception.”
Lynn cautioned, “Sometimes they can wrong – Chloe Madeley and James Haskell split after their show Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair aired on ITV2.”
Stacey and Joe have been candid about their relationship dynamics, recently revealing on Celebrity Gogglebox that they no longer share a bed. Joe reminisced with his wife, saying, “We used to have pillow talk, didn’t we? ” To which Stacey responded: “We used to sleep in bed together, do you remember that? Before we had three kids in four years! ” The couple further explained that Stacey now sleeps in the children’s beds, a revelation that surprised some fans.
